RUS:

Тяжело сказать "Прощай"/It's hard to say Goodbye

RUS: До чего же грустно прощаться, особенно, если ты знаешь, что больше не встретишь своего друга. Пусть Соник и Найн не стали настолько крепкими друзьями, как Соник с Тейлзом, но всё же я считаю, что эта дружба имеет место быть, которая со временем, возможно, могла стать сильнее и прочнее, чем на данный момент у этих двоих. Я верю, что если бы Соник не зацикливался на сравнении Найна с Тейлзом, а Найн был бы добрее и отзывчивее, то тогда у них всё было бы хорошо во взаимоотношениях.

И тем не менее, я посвящаю свой арт (нарисованный ещё год назад) выходу последнего третьего сезона мультсериала от Нетфликс "Соник Прайм", потому что финал меня очень тронул, и я просто не могла не нарисовать эту прекрасную сцену прощания.

ENG: It's so sad to say goodbye, especially if you know that you won't meet your friend again. Sonic and Nine may not have become as strong friends as Sonic and Tails, but I still believe that this friendship has a place to be, which over time, perhaps, could become stronger and stronger than these two currently have. I believe that if Sonic hadn't been fixated on comparing Nine to Tails, and Nine had been kinder and more responsive, then everything would have been fine between them.

Nevertheless, I dedicate my art (drawn a year ago) to the release of the last third season of the Netflix animated series Sonic Prime, because the finale touched me very much, and I just couldn't help but draw this beautiful farewell scene.

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The Сonfrontation

This fanfiction was written before the release of the third Sonic movie, so this story can be considered his alternate universe...

— Great job, guys! We did it! Sonic the blue hedgehog solemnly announced to his friends and brothers, the yellow two—tailed fox cub and the red warrior echidna Knuckles, standing next to a pile of scrap metal that just a few minutes ago was a formidable military machine of the GUN organization.

— I wonder what else we can expect from these soldiers...— sighed Tails.

— I hope that there won't be any more battles or battles for today... — Sonic looked at the fox cub. He couldn't blame the kid for his words, because all three of them were pretty tired from fighting today.

And the hedgehog still couldn't understand why the GUN was so angry at him and his friends, because they hadn't done anything wrong. Yes, the Hanoverians still did not like the motley trio, but they still did not touch him or his friends and family until today. But then the question arises: why did they suddenly decide to hunt them, especially him, Sonic?

Sonic, on the other hand, lived quite peacefully in the town of Green Hills, and did not commit anything so criminal. Of course, he couldn't always sit around, so he could mess around. But all his pranks were harmless enough to be hunted down like that. Did someone really consider his fun to be a real crime?

In any case, Sonic and the others wanted to get to the Wachowski house as soon as possible, where they would definitely be safe.

— On the contrary, I would not mind another battle! Knuckles suddenly responded, flexing his fists. "If that's all these pathetic warriors are capable of, then they're no match for us.

"Knuckles, you'd better keep quiet, otherwise you'll get into trouble," the blue leader chided the red warrior. "What did I say?" — Echidna did not understand. — Battles are the meaning of my life! And... how am I going to get into trouble?

— It's not that important, — said the hedgehog. — Right now, your main purpose should be to save our family from evil people and save our skins.

"Sonic's right, Knuckles,— Tails interjected. — Now we'd better hurry, before new cars arrive here, which may turn out to be much stronger than the previous ones.

— Ha! I'm not afraid of any hardware! The warrior boasted.

"Knuckles, we need to be smarter here, not braver, okay? Sonic sounded tired and annoyed.

—Um... yes, I suppose...— Echidna replied.

— It's wonderful! Now let's go… Tom and Maddie are worried about us.…

— Sonic, Knuckles, look! Suddenly, the fox cub screamed, pointing to his older friends at a bright flash of light that appeared right on the wreckage of a combat vehicle.

—Oh, no! If it's the soldiers from the helicopter again, then there's no way I'm going back to them! — Sonic shouted angrily. — They don't even have a TV with interesting programs and chilidogs!

At the last sentence, Tails and Knuckles cast puzzled glances at the blue hedgehog. He caught their glances and asked in surprise:

- what? That's how it is.

But then the flash disappeared, and a silhouette appeared in place.

— Hello. Glad to finally meet you, blue hedgehog," the stranger spoke in a low but very pleasant voice.

— Who? What? — That's all the hedgehog said in response. He himself did not trust the stranger.

— And to be more precise... — meanwhile the unknown continued. — Sonic the Hedgehog… I'm right, aren't I?

He came out into the light, and the three friends gasped when they saw a representative of their race, the Mobians. But Sonic himself was the most shocked. A black hedgehog with red stripes towered over him, standing in a proud pose.

— Wow! Another hedgehog? Tails was amazed. — And moreover... he looks a bit like you, Sonic…

Yes, even though the black and scarlet hedgehog had the side needles on its head turned up, while the blue one had all the needles turned down, and the alien also had red eyes, like the stripes on its skin, and there was a white fluffy tuft of fur on its chest, and its feet were not wearing sneakers. and the jet boots, nevertheless, Sonic noticed some similarities with him. And it's quite attractive for a teenager, which is also a blue hedgehog. And if you don't pay attention to some of the eye-catching details of the exterior, then the striped hedgehog could quite look like a reflection of the blue hero, only maybe dark, or like his ... shadow.

— It's been a while since we've seen each other, Sonic, right? — the stranger was still talking to his fellow.

—Sonic, do you... know him? — Tails asked Sonic uncertainly.

- N-no… It's... the first time I've seen him... — was all he said, and then suddenly he screamed. Putting his hand on his forehead, he clenched his teeth, and some fuzzy images appeared before his eyes: as if at first he was playing and laughing with someone, then horror and fear came, and then complete darkness.

"Sonic, are you okay?" — The fox cub was worried about his friend.

—Yes... I'm fine... — Sonic whispered, having overcome a sudden headache.

— Are you sure about this, hedgehog? — Knuckles also expressed concern.

— Yes, yes. It's okay, guys. Everything's fine, — and then blue turned to his kinsman. "Who do you even think you know me?"

"Have you really forgotten me, Sonic?" Striped asked, feigning surprise. — Maybe those nasty people who hunted you can help you refresh your memory?

Then suddenly it dawned on Sonic…

"So you set me up, huh?" Is GUN following us because of you?

- Hm. Well... you could probably say that..." the black and red hedgehog grinned slyly.

"So you're the criminal the GUN soldiers are looking for!" — Sonic got angry. "You should be put in jail!" — he glowed blue all over.

—If you think so... then try and catch me,— Tabby said mockingly.

Sonic angrily rushed towards the stranger.

— Sonic, wait! — Tails tried to stop him, but the hedgehog did not listen to him. Sonic was too angry at the hedgehog, who had, in fact, put him and Blue's family in danger! He could not allow the attacker to escape deserved justice so easily.

At the same time, he remembered how he left his first family on his home planet, the owl Longclaw, who took him under her wing. He just couldn't make another mistake and lose the second family he had found on Earth.…

Here the hero jumped up, curled into a ball and rushed to attack the dark hedgehog. Knuckles and Tails couldn't believe what was happening in front of their eyes: Sonic had never been as furious as he was now, so they didn't understand what could have angered their prickly friend and brother so much.

—Take it, You Faker! Sonic exclaimed, continuing to charge at his kinsman. As for the black hedgehog himself, he stood calmly, keeping his composure. And then he said faintly:

—Chaos Control, — and then he disappeared.

And Sonic just shot forward until he hit the asphalt, leaving a decent dent in place.

— Oh... what happened? Where did that hedgehog go? — shaking his head and coming to himself, he said.

— Sonic! — soon his sworn brothers ran up to him.

"Aren't you looking for me, blue hedgehog?" — three guys turned their gaze to one of the high-rise buildings, where the unknown man was now standing.

"Is he really that fast?" — Sonic was amazed. "Is he even faster than me?"

—I... I don't think it was speed, Sonic..." the fox cub hesitated. And the stranger continued a moment later:

— Ha! Nothing compares to the power of Chaos itself... and only the Ultimate Life Form, which I am, can master it.…

— Oh, yeah? If you're not a coward, but come down and fight me! — challenged the Ultimate Life Form of the blue hedgehog.

"You shouldn't underestimate me, little hedgehog..." he giggled. — I really shouldn't have... — but still went down to the ground, although he did not approach the heroes.

— Come on! Fight me one on one if you are not afraid of me and my power! — Sonic got ready to run. — Just watch it without tricks!

— Sonic, maybe it's better not to? — Tails was afraid for his best friend, after all, they know so little about the striped hedgehog. After all, it is not known what he is capable of.

—And we're a team, hedgehog,— Knuckles also reminded.

— Guys, I can handle it, don't worry. I can handle it," Sonic informed them confidently, turning to them briefly.

—Well, since you're bragging about your strength like that, Impostor, then show it to me,— the black-and-scarlet man said arrogantly.

— Well then... turn on the maximum! — and Sonic raced down the street, soon his brother chased after him.

"Let's go after them, Knuckles,— the fox cub then suggested to echidna. — Something tells me that nothing good will come of this.…

"I agree with you, fox. Let's hurry after the blue hedgehog then," Tails nodded, and the friends set off after their leader.

Meanwhile, Sonic kept trying to figure out what kind of super-fast hedgehog was next to him. And... why did it look kind of familiar to him, albeit vaguely? — Heh. Now we're alone, hedgehog. Show me what you can do without your... "friends," the black and red hedgehog sneered.

— With pleasure, Faker! — and Sonic tried to kick his kinsman, but he deftly dodged, and then struck back at the blue with his fists until he collapsed to the ground. But quickly recovering, Sonic rushed back into battle. However, the enemy easily repelled his attacks, it was clear that the hedgehogs were equal to each other in strength and were not inferior to each other.

— Ha! Is that all? Tabby scoffed. "I thought you could do better."

"Then how do you like it?"

Sonic went on the attack again, but, alas, he missed, as the other hedgehog managed to jump back in time. Nevertheless, the blue one did not give up and continued to strike, until one of them hit the same boastful striped tribesman.

— Hmph. Not bad, — he involuntarily praised the hero, which made our blue even a little embarrassed. "For a beginner,— and the black one hit Sonic right in the face, knocking him aside so that he bent a lamppost. "And yet... I'm a little disappointed with you… Sonic".

Sonic, admittedly, has already managed to run out of steam. He already had a difficult day because of the soldiers, so the addition is still now an unfamiliar hedgehog, running as fast as he does, and also possessing the energy of Chaos itself.

Therefore, he continued to lie on the ground, catching his breath.

— Sonic!!! — soon screams were heard, and after a couple of minutes, his loyal friends were already next to the prickly hero.

"Sonic, are you okay? Sonic?" The little fox's voice was trembling with undisguised excitement and fear for his older brother.

—It's okay... guys... now... I'll get up..." he muttered, trying to get up, but after an unsuccessful attempt to get to his feet, he fell.

— No, hedgehog. Then we will fight to protect your honor! — Knuckles said, and stepped in front of his younger companions. "Listen up, hedgehog! More precisely, the dark hedgehog! Leave our brother alone and fight with me!"

— And with me too! — Tails volunteered, standing next to Echidna.

The striped hedgehog didn't even look towards his rival's loyal companions, as if they were nothing to him. He rolled his eyes in boredom.

"I don't care about you two. You are not worthy of my attention.

—Oh, right! — Knuckles said angrily. —Then I'll make you pay attention to us, dark hedgehog! — and the red warrior attacked the insolent man. The man only stole a glance at him, and then suddenly disappeared, so Knuckles couldn't get to the stranger either. — Argh! You're dishonest, dark hedgehog! You're only bringing shame on yourself by hiding from me and my righteous wrath!

— You are not my rival, Red, so give up. We can fight in another one, but now I've come for the blue hedgehog," the friends were surprised to see the black and scarlet one on top of the lantern.

— You won't get Sonic, no matter who you are! Tails stood up for his best friend. He was all fluffed up in anger.

- Yes! And are you really afraid of my fists? — Knuckles quipped, striking his fists apart, and small red lightning bolts ran across them from the impact.

—You two are just a waste of my precious time,— the hedgehog calmly replied to them. — And I came here only for the sake of the well-known "Blue Justice". However, I thought that our glorious blue hero was much stronger and more capable than the way I see him now.…

—I... Haven't... Finished... Yet... You Faker! — Sonic shouted, all lit up with lightning. "And I'll show you what heroes can do when they're underestimated and belittled!" — the blue hedgehog rushed at the enemy again. He grinned contentedly.

"That's what I expected to see from you, Faker," his striped kinsman broke into a smile, after which he also sparkled with lightning, except perhaps in red, and then, curling up into a ball, rushed towards the hero.

Sonic also curled up into a sparkling blue ball on the fly, and then both hedgehogs hit each other. They were thrown in different directions, but that did not stop them from returning to the fight.

With each attack, there were bright blue-red flashes of light.

It felt like someone had staged a light show.

Tails and Knuckles even had to turn away, squinting so as not to be blinded by such a sight.

Well, the two prickly tangles continued to spin and spin for some time, colliding with each other along the way, until with one powerful blow they bumped into each other, unwilling to yield to their opponent in strength.

And after such a powerful blow, a huge wave swept through the area, which caused windows to be blown out in houses and other buildings and even cut off electricity.

Tails and Knuckles were also affected, and the two of them were thrown aside.

And two hedgehogs bounced off each other after their big collision with each other. Each of them, breathing heavily, managed to exhale decently.

"Very impressive, blue hedgehog,— the black and red hedgehog said, catching his breath. — You really managed to show me your strength.

Sonic didn't even know how to respond to the praise. Besides, he expected a trick after the opponent's words, just like last time.

"However, you..." the striped one soon continued, "still have a lot to learn...— he straightened up. — Join me, Sonic… And you... will know the true essence of the power contained in you.…

Sonic was shocked by what he heard. He turned to his friends. They were recovering from a powerful explosion caused by hedgehogs. And then, having regained control of himself, the blue hedgehog replied to his fellow:

— No way! There's no way I'm going to help a criminal like you!

—Humph,— he snorted. — That's a little sad to hear.… But I'm sure you'll change your mind eventually, especially after running away from those soldiers..." and as if to confirm his words, loud sirens of police and special military vehicles, the noisy chirping of helicopters, and light circles from searchlights appeared nearby. — And now goodbye, Sonic. We'll meet again. You'll see," the striped hedgehog smiled mysteriously and, before leaving with the help of "Chaos Control", added goodbye. — And yes… I'm Shadow... Shadow the Hedgehog..." and then he was gone.

— The blue hedgehog! Don't move! You're under arrest! Put your hands behind your head, stay where you are and don't resist! — it was heard later from the loudspeakers.

— Sonic, what are we going to do? — the fox cub shouted to his friend. Sonic didn't immediately figure out what to do, because he still hadn't recovered from what had just happened to him.

—You and Knuckles get out of here, as fast as you can!" Go back to Tom and Maddy! And I'm going to stay here and distract the GUN's attention on myself! — the blue hedgehog commanded and was already preparing to run when his friends called out to him:

"But, Sonic, we can't leave you!"

— The fox is right, the hedgehog! We are clansmen, one family, and therefore we must cope with difficulties together!

— Guys, I appreciate your help, honestly! Sonic asked them. "But I know what to do!" Besides, if something goes wrong, then you, Tom and Maddie can come up with a new plan! Now go away! Right now!

"But… Sonic..." Tails said, because he didn't want to leave his best friend alone with the GUN people.

"You heard him, fox. Let's go quickly,— Knuckles urged him, and the little fox, casting a sad glance at the hedgehog, flew up on his tails and headed away from the city with echidna.

"At least they'll be safe..." flashed through Sonic's mind. He looked after the guys with a smile on his face, and then ran forward to meet the soldiers.

Also, while running, the striped hedgehog, who introduced himself as Shadow, appeared before his eyes again.

Ha! Shadow... is that really his name? The guy who looked kind of blue? Surely it's not possible that Shadow... turned out to be Sonic's doppelganger?.. Or at least a kind of doppelganger?..

But here's what's weird… For some reason, Sonic found that strange hedgehog... really familiar.… But only... how could he know that?..

"Now is not the time to chase after visions, Sonic! Concentrate! We need to get the soldiers as far away from Tails and Knuckles as possible so that they don't get hurt! Concentrate! Run faster!" the young hedgehog thought, growling to himself, not stopping to run. Soon, the chase began again.

Sonic could have laughed or made some jokes, but he didn't, because the situation was too tense and serious, which required the hedgehog's attention if he wasn't going to be captured by the military.

***

Well, at the top of the cliff, at the edge of the forest, Shadow was looking at the chase from the side. — Ha! Stupid hedgehog… You still don't know what awaits you next.… Still, I have no doubt that when you find out the truth, you will change your mind and return to your family... your real family... after which, we can take our revenge... in the meantime... run, Sonic… Run while you can..." he grinned. — And be ready for our new meeting ... brother... — he laughed ominously, and then with the words "Chaos Control!" he disappeared in a bright flash.

Change your mind

Мой маленький фанфик о первой встрече Соника и Тейлза.😊💕🌺

Каково это быть нормальным, быть как все? Почему большинство против тех, кто лишь заметно отличается от всех?

Тейлз каждый раз задавался этими вопросами, ответы к которым он, увы, не мог найти…

Едва он появился на свет, родители сразу отказались от него, а всё потому, что малыш родился с двумя хвостами. Родиться мобианцу с более, чем одним хвостом считалось чем-то вроде уродством. Потому отец и мать Тейлза, увидя в нём не ребёнка, а какого-то маленького монстра, так легко отказались от него. Малыша могли отдать в детдом, если бы вовремя не появился его дядя, являющийся дальним родственником семейства Прауэров. Мистер Фокс был очень дружен с Прауэрами. Но когда он узнал, что собирались сделать родители с новорожденным ребенком, то он постарался приехать за племянником как можно скорее, пока не поздно. Оформив опекунство, он взял малыша к себе, практически став тому отцом.

Майлз, или как любил мистер Фокс называть мальчика «Тейлзом» из-за хвостов, рос милым и добрым. Хоть он был любопытен и непоседлив, но зато был послушным.

Также старый лис заметил, как его подопечный очень интересовался различного рода механикой. Мистер Фокс был даже рад этому, поскольку сам любил возиться с техникой и разными механизмами. Он показывал малышу, как устроен тот или иной механизм, как его чинить, какими и как правильно пользоваться инструментами. Он поощрял его, когда лисёнок старался над ремонтом машин и техники. И был даже удивлён, что двухвостый лисёнок, помимо ремонта, также изобретал необычные вещицы.

В общем, жизнь у Тейлза могла бы быть счастливой, если бы не задиры.

Они постоянно дразнили его из-за хвостов и изобретений, а также кидали в него грязь и прочий мусор. К счастью, у лисенка был опекун, который защищал его. Однако из-за своего слабого здоровья старик не всегда мог помочь мальчику, и тому приходилось убегать и прятаться от забияк.

Но однажды случилось то, чего не ожидал маленький лисёнок… Его дяди не стало… И теперь он был совсем один…

Поскольку родители однозначно не приедут забрать своего «уродливого» сына, то мальчика отправят в приют. Тейлз слышал от дяди, когда тот был жив, что приют — это ужасное место, где дети, не зная родительской любви и ласки, жестоки и бессердечны. Такого необычного малыша, как он, будут постоянно бить и унижать. Они будут похуже тех хулиганов, которых знал маленький лисёнок.

И мысль о том, что он туда может попасть, заставила Тейлза убежать из деревни, где он прожил целых 6 лет вместе с любимым дядей.

Скрывшись в лесу от посторонних глаз, он перевёл дух, а после медленно зашагал вперёд.

«Почему? Почему они так ненавидят меня? Зачем они так поступают? Что я им плохого сделал?» — крутились вопросы в его голове. Он невольно вспомнил, что эти же вопросы он задавал своему опекуну, и тот на это отвечал так: «Просто многим легче обижать тех, кто меньше и слабее их, чем делать что-то хорошее. И к сожалению, не всем нравятся такие люди, которые слишком сильно отличаются внешне из-за, например, некоторых недостатков. Но то, что у тебя два хвоста — не означает, что ты уродец или монстр. Вовсе нет. Просто каждый из нас по-своему уникален. Поэтому запомни, Майлз, ты не должен грустить и печалиться из-за своей уникальности, ты наоборот — должен этим гордиться». Но несмотря на такие воодушевляющие слова лисёнок не очень верил в это, особенно, в те моменты, когда слышал смех задир.

Сделав ещё несколько шагов, Тейлз остановился и, не выдержав, заплакал от нахлынувших эмоций. Он плакал из-за тех хулиганов, что постоянно издевались над ним, из-за смерти любимого мобианца, из-за того, что он больше никому не нужен. Если бы он попал в детдом, то его вряд ли бы забрали оттуда приёмные родители. Никто, кроме дяди, не хотел быть с ним.

— Почему ты плачешь, малыш? — внезапно послышался чей-то звонкий голос. Тейлз обернулся и, вздрогнув, испуганно вскрикнул.

— Ой, прости, что напугал тебя, приятель. Я не хотел пугать тебя, правда, — смущённо почесав затылок, произнёс незнакомец, синий зеленоглазый ёж, а затем продолжил, обратившись к маленькому лису. — Я могу тебе чем-нибудь помочь? Ты заблудился или что-то в этом роде?

Тейлз промолчал, не решаясь ответить. В конце концов, он от дяди слышал, что с незнакомцами нельзя разговаривать.

— Ну же, малыш. Я просто хочу помочь, — слегка настойчиво попросил ответа ёж. Лисёнок взглянул на него. Синий ёж казался вполне дружелюбным, его озорные глаза были полны нежности и тепла. Но доверять мальчик всё же пока не решился.

Вдруг это он такой дружелюбный только потому, что ещё не видел два лисьих хвоста? Каким он будет, если увидит их?

— Я… Эм… Мне не нужна помощь, — наконец ответил лисёнок.

— Да? Ты в этом уверен?

— Абсолютно уверен.

— Тогда… Отчего же ты плакал? Если у тебя что-то случилось, то скажи мне, и я помогу решить эту проблему.

— Мне правда ничего не нужно. Спасибо.

— Малыш, ты извини, если я такой настойчивый… Но когда я вижу, что кто-то плачет, я не могу пройти мимо него. Просто скажи, пожалуйста, что за беда у тебя приключилась. Я действительно хочу тебе помочь, — промолвил ёж, встав на колено, чтобы быть на том же уровне, что и лисёнок. Тейлз непроизвольно зашевелил хвостами, когда незнакомец оказался на близком с ним расстоянии. И ёж краем глаза заметил движение, отчего удивился, приоткрыв рот. Этого-то Тейлз и боялся…

— Воа… У тебя два хвоста? — с удивлением спросил тот. Испуганный лисёнок тут же попятился назад, пока не наткнулся на дерево.

— Тише, тише. Я просто удивился, — принялся успокаивать ёж, выставив вперёд ладони. — Я просто ни разу не видел, чтобы у кого-то было два хвоста.

— А ты разве… не будешь… смеяться?.. — не ожидая такой реакции ежа, робко спросил лисёнок.

— Нет. А над чем мне смеяться? — не понял его синий.

— А обзываться или дразниться?.. Или… Или даже бросать в меня грязь?

— Нет!

Ответ был таким громким, что Тейлз аж вздрогнул. Он, глядя на ошеломленного его словами ежа, был немного удивлён реакцией того.

— Зачем?.. Зачем мне всё это делать с тобой? — тот был до сих пор в шоке от услышанного, и тогда мальчик пояснил:

— Просто из-за моих хвостов все дети смеются надо мной, дразнятся и обижают меня. А взрослые отворачивают свои носы, едва замечая меня. Мои родители также отказались от меня из-за этого…

— И никто не был к тебе добр?..

— Был один… Но… Теперь его нет…

— Ох… Я сожалею о твоей потере…

— Спасибо, — произнёс Тейлз, вздохнув, а после продолжил:

— И теперь… Я остался один…

— Мне жаль тебя, малыш. Это… Это было так неправильно с их стороны так поступить с тобой… — ёж встал и бросил гневный взгляд куда-то в сторону, при этом сжав кулаки. — Дразнить, всячески унижать маленького ребёнка… Это… Это просто немыслимо!

— Значит, ты не обидешь меня?.. — робко спросил двухвостый. Казалось, только сейчас ёж вспомнил о малыше. Обернувшись к нему, он ответил:

— Конечно, нет! Я защищаю слабых и беззащитных, а не обижаю их! Я очень не люблю хулиганов, которые думают, что их никто не накажет за их поступки, и им всё позволено, — при последних словах он слегка прорычал, но взглянув на лисенка, мгновенно успокоился и продолжил:

— Как я и говорил, я не могу пройти мимо тех, кто в беде. Я всегда стараюсь чем-нибудь помочь. Кстати, забыл представиться… Я Соник. Ёжик Соник. А тебя?

— М… Майлз… Майлз Прауэр. Но… Можно просто Тейлз, — немного запинаясь, ответил Тейлз.

— Очень классное имя «Тейлз». Мне нравится. И хвосты у тебя замечательные, даже крутые, я бы сказал.

— Ты… ты так считаешь?..

— Ага! — усмехнулся Соник. — К тому же, не быть как все — это по-своему очень классно.

— Мне… никто не говорил, что я могу быть классным, — смутился Тейлз.

— Ну, теперь ты знаешь, что ты крут. А про тех придурков не думай. Если встречу их, то они пожалеют, что обижали тебя. И тебе не нужно их больше бояться. Если что, я защищу тебя.

— Спасибо…

— Кстати… Ты не знаешь, где можно найти механика? Я летел на самолёте, но там что-то сломалось, в результате чего я вынужден был зайти на посадку.

— Я мог бы помочь починить самолёт! — вызвался лисёнок.

— Ты? — Соник слегка удивился.

— Да. Я очень хорошо разбираюсь в механике, а ещё люблю мастерить.

— Ого! Спасибо тебе, друг! Мне в каком-то смысле даже повезло встретить тебя.

— Друг?.. Ты назвал меня другом?.. — не веряще спросил Тейлз.

— Ну да. Мне нравится заводить друзей. К тому же тебе самому похоже нужен друг.

— Ты правда хочешь дружить со мной?..

— Почему бы и нет! Я был бы только за, — ёж усмехнулся.

Тейлз просто не верил своему счастью. Ведь ранее днём он был совсем один, а теперь у него появился друг. Также ему вспомнились слова покойного дяди: «Хоть многим легче быть плохим, но самому делать плохое не нужно. Надо, наоборот, стараться творить добро, пусть это и не будет легко. Поэтому в мире есть не только злые и плохие люди, но и хорошие. Если ты найдёшь такого хорошего человека, то это значит, что он вполне может стать твоим другом и верным товарищем, защищающим тебя от разных бед. Поэтому не отчаивайся, если у тебя сейчас нет друзей, Майлз. Друзья обязательно появятся в своевременно. И ты не будешь одинок».

— Скажи, Тейлз, а ты хотел бы жить со мной? Я мог бы заботиться о тебе… — неуверенно спросил Соник, смущённо почесав затылок. Тейлз в ответ улыбнулся.

— Да, конечно. Я только за.

Ухмыльнувшись, Соник подал руку лисёнку, помогая тому встать.

— Отлично! Тогда вперёд!

И именно с этого дня жизнь одного маленького необыкновенного лисенка изменилась в лучшую сторону, благодаря чему Тейлз со временем стал таким же героем, как и его синий друг, ёж Соник. Но это была уже совсем другая история…

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Источник вдохновения: https://youtu.be/SSP3UvM62Ds?si=dA2wmiq_YTbYQs9c

БанБан и его друзья/BanBan and his friends

RUS:

Я знаю, что Детский садик БанБана не очень хорошая игра, по сравнению с другими играми в жанре хоррор, но тем не менее мне полюбились персонажи данной игры, а потому я их и нарисовала.

Дизайн персонажей принадлежит мне.

ENG:

I know that Garten of Banban is not a very good game compared to other horror games, but nevertheless I liked the characters of this game, and that's why I drew them.

The character design belongs to me.

Проблемные братья/Problem siblings

RUS: Рисуя Шэдоу с Марией, я невольно вспомнила один из любимейших мультфильмов моего детства - "Лило и Стич", где девочка Лило встречает пришельца Стича, которого она перевоспитывает в лучшую сторону. И я подумала: а почему бы не изобразить кроссовер с этими двумя парочками, ведь, в целом, они похожи: добрая девочка и пришелец, который может всё легко разрушить, и которого девочке приходится с нелёгким трудом изменить и сделать его добрыми. 😏

Я уверена, что Лило с Марией найдут общий язык. И им, пожалуй, придётся следить в оба за своими "братьями".😁

ENG: While drawing Shadow with Maria, I involuntarily remembered one of the favorite cartoons of my childhood - "Lilo and Stitch", where the girl Lilo meets the alien Stitch, whom she re-educates for the better. And I thought: and why not depict a crossover with these two couples, because, in general, they are similar: a kind girl and an alien who can easily destroy everything, and whom the girl has to change with hard work and make him kind. 😏

I'm sure Lilo and Maria will find a common language. And they might have to keep an eye on their "brothers."😁

When you have a friend who is as silly as you are :3

RUS: Ребята, представляю вам один из первых своих мини-комиксов с персонажами вселенной ежа Соника!😄✨

Надеюсь, вам понравится.😁

ENG: Guys, I present to you one of my first mini-comics with characters from the Sonic the hedgehog universe!😄✨

I hope you enjoy it.😁

"There is no greater gift than love"

This is an alternate universe in which Sonic and Sally died, and their children (my original characters: Sammy and Ally) are being looked after by a young inventor, Tails the fox, who was like a younger brother to a hedgehog.

I was inspired to write this fanfiction by a touching moment from the cartoon "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World", where Stoick told little Hiccup about his love for his mother.

It was an ordinary night. It was the end of August.

The stars were shining in the dark sky, and the moon was shining. Crickets could be heard singing in the forest and the distant hooting of a lonely owl, and fireflies flew in the air with small lights.

The nocturnal tranquility of nature was disturbed by someone's rustling footsteps on the grass. They belonged to a two-tailed young adult fox.

His golden fluffy fur seemed to be in the moonlight pale golden. And a light cool breeze ruffled his fur.

It was Miles Prower, also known to friends as Tails.

The two-tailed fox was walking slowly towards a familiar place where he wanted to be alone. This secluded place was a small cliff overlooking the forest, and on which a lone oak tree grew.

Coming out of the forest, the fox settled down at the roots of a tree and looked at the sky.

Tails usually liked to work late in his workshop, but this time he decided to take a break from his usual business and just retire and reflect on his own.

He sighed sadly. He chose this place for reflection for a reason. Here, in this very place, he often sat with Sonic.

He remembered how he was very lonely until he met a blue hedgehog running at supersonic speed, who became a little two-tailed fox cub's best friend, and later a loving older brother.

Tails and Sonic were inseparable. They almost always did everything together: had fun, spent time together, fought villains and saved the world.

And some time later, Sonic married chipmunk Sally Acorn, who was the leader of a group of Freedom Fighters fighting against the robots of their worst enemy, a brilliant scientist named Dr. Eggman.

This villain was constantly striving to take over the world. But Sonic, Tails and their friends always prevented him from carrying out his insidious plans to take over the world.

And no matter how angry and threatening this evil mustachioed scientist was, Sonic and his team always defeated him.

But in one day, the villain still managed to carry out one plan, the consequences of which are still shocking. Eggman was able to kill the blue hedgehog by luring him to his base, but at the same time he himself died in this battle…

That day was the scariest day of Miles's life. He couldn't believe what had happened, even when he saw his older brother's dead body. Sonic became very close to the young fox, was his family, which the two-tailed inventor missed so much, and a support for him. But that wasn't the worst of it either…

Even before his death, during the battle, Sonic asked Tails for a favor:

— Tails, if I can't come back, then please promise me to fulfill my request. Please keep an eye on Sal and the kids, okay? If it's hard for you, the others will help you. But I can only trust you with this, Tails! After all, you are the godfather for my children! Will you promise me, Tails?

"I promise,— the fox said to him then, although he wanted to add: "Why are you saying this? How can you not come back? We have always defeated the villains, we have always emerged victorious, why can't we do it here? Don't Sally and the kids need you?"

But the hedgehog raced off after Eggman, and then he died, taking with him the life of his sworn enemy.

It is unknown whether Sonic knew that this was his last battle with the enemy, or just assumed, but Tails will not find out now.…

But in addition to this, another tragedy struck the young fox, which occurred on the same day…

Sally went into premature labor. She was taken to the hospital, and doctors tried to save her and the babies. And if the babies were saved, then Sally was not. She lost too much blood, and the birth was difficult.

The twins are the only thing left of Sonic and Sally. And despite the great grief, the fox tried to be strong, at least for the sake of the kids, in memory of his friends…

Tails was distracted from these thoughts by the crackling of a branch. When he turned around, he saw no one.

— Sammy, is that you? — the fox asked the question, although he already understood who was hiding in the bushes. There was silence in response. — Come on. Come out and don't hide. I know it's you, Sammy.

After his words, a small seven-year-old blue hedgehog with brown stripes on its needles and arms appeared from hiding. He looked at Tails sheepishly with his emerald green big eyes.

"How did you know it was me?" The kid asked uncertainly.

"I guessed it,— the man replied with a grin. But then Tails looked at him sternly. "Why aren't you sleeping at this hour?"

— I… I just couldn't sleep..." the boy replied timidly.

The fox, softening in his face, then called out to him:

— Come on. Come here.

Sammy walked towards the fox and sat down next to him. As soon as the breeze blew, the baby shivered slightly. He had short fur, which could not protect him from the cold yet, so Tails covered the hedgehog with one of his fluffy tails, like a warm blanket. Sammy looked at him gratefully, and he smiled at him, after which he turned his gaze back to the sky. The two were silent for a while. But then Sammy broke the silence:

— Um... Uncle Tails?

— Yes, Sammy?

— Tell me… Do I... do Ally and I look like parents?

Tails didn't understand him.

— Well... it's just that you look at me and my sister strangely, as if you see someone else.… I look like my dad, and Ally looks like my mom, right?

Tails looked at the cub.

Sammy really did resemble Sonic the fox in some way: the same needles lowered down, the same emerald green eyes, blue fur. But at the same time, the baby inherited brown fur from his mother, which stands out on the main blue coat in the form of stripes on the needles and arms, as well as the tips of the ears and a fluffy short tail. Compared to ordinary hedgehogs, Sammy was not so much prickly as soft and fluffy to the touch. Or maybe his needles just haven't gotten sharp yet?

And Sammy's twin sister, Ally, looked a bit like Sally. She inherited from her blue eyes, the basic color of fluffy wool and even her dark red hair in the form of bangs, and from her father she got needles on her head and some blue wool on the needles, too, in the form of stripes.

After a couple of minutes, Tails finally answered the hedgehog:

— Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't think that I would embarrass you with this, — with these words, he scratched his head in embarrassment, and then continued:

— Yes, you look like your father in some ways, and Ally looks like her mother. But why this question?

— I just wanted to know what they were like when… When they were alive...

— Didn't I tell you about them?

— Well, please tell me again.

— Okay. Your father was a very brave hedgehog. He was the fastest creature in the world. He was very agile and strong. He was also a great optimist. It happened, of course, that he made inappropriate jokes or acted without carefully considering his actions… But no one is perfect, right? Sonic was like an older brother to me, whom I loved and respected. And Sally was a very good strategist. She was smart and beautiful. She was an excellent leader of Freedom Fighters. She was also loved and respected.

— And they died in one day, right?

This was a question Tails hadn't expected to hear. He didn't understand how the kid could have heard that. However, he did not deny it, because if the boy answers "no", then he will still find out the answer from somewhere. It's better to tell the truth…

— Yes.

— And Ally and I were born the day they died?

— Why are you asking this?

— I just had a thought... if my sister and I hadn't been born, then... would our parents still be alive?

— What kind of nonsense is this? How did you just come up with such an idea? Tails asked him in shock.

— Well... I had a dream about Mom and dad... me, Ally and Mom and Dad were one happy family, but... but then they disappeared, and Ally and I were left alone… Are we to blame for the fact that Mom and Dad are gone? — After these words, Sammy sobbed.

Tails pulled him closer to him.

— No, no! It's not your fault. Simply… It's just that fate happened... — the two—tailed fox whispered, trying to calm him down.

— Besides… It was so hard to see my missing parents in a dream… Maybe it's a good thing that Ally and I don't know them, because then it would be very painful… It's better to live without knowing about love than to live with it... — the kid continued, crying.

Tails was even more shocked to hear such words. He himself, when he was very young, did not think like that! He wanted his parents to be around.

Fortunately, he met Sonic, who gave him a family.

And as far as he knew, Sonic didn't have such a family either.… Among the relatives of the hedgehog was Uncle Chuck, who raised and raised his nephew.

But Tails did not scold the hedgehog for such words, instead, gently stroking his head, he said:

— Do you think that living without love is better than living with it? Alas, but you're wrong, kid. A life without love means a life without happiness, and a life without happiness is a life in vain. I loved your father like a brother who was ready to save me and all of us from any trouble. No one can replace him. But with love comes loss, Sammy. It's part of the deal. Sometimes it hurts, but in the end, it's all worth it, — after saying that, the fox winked at the baby, who had already stopped crying at that time, and then continued:

— So remember well, Sammy: "There's no greater gift than love."

"Uncle Tails?" — Sammy asked timidly.

— Yes?

— Even though Ally and I didn't know our parents, but... but we're lucky to have you, Uncle Tails. You've become a wonderful father to us.

Tails was so moved by his ward's words that he even shed tears.

Noticing this, the boy became worried about his guardian: "Uncle Tails, are you all right?"

— Yes, yes. Simply… I just got something in my eyes, that's all," he grinned, wiping away tears.

— Are you sure everything is okay?

— Yes, Sammy. It's all right. And you know what?

— What? "I'm lucky to have you and Ally. You're both like my own children to me, who made one fox very happy, — and after that, Tails scooped up the hedgehog and ruffled the top of his head.

— Hehe. Uncle Tails! Well, it tickles! Hehe. Enough! — Sammy laughed. And when they let him go, the baby snuggled up to him. —I love you, Uncle Tails,— said the hedgehog, and then he sniffed sweetly. Tails, looking at the sleeping ward, smiled tenderly, after which he picked him up and kissed him on the forehead.

— I love you too, Sammy, — the fox whispered to him. The kid continued to sniff and snuggled up to the warm and so native fox fur. The fox got up carefully, so as not to wake the sleeping child, and headed home. But then he suddenly stopped. It seemed to him that someone had called him. Maybe it was just the wind? Nevertheless, Tails turned around. And he gaped at what he saw.

— Sonic? — That's all he could say.

In front of his eyes was the silhouette of a certain green-eyed hedgehog. The moonlight passed through it, making it seem barely visible.

However, by such a familiar look, by this perky look and this radiant cheerful and cheerful smile, it would be impossible not to recognize Sonic in this. And Tails recognized him as his best friend.

"Thank you, Tails," Sonic whispered, to which the fox nodded at him, and then the hedgehog disappeared.

Tails stood for a few more minutes, but remembering the baby clinging to his chest, he chuckled softly and went home.

Sonic's Biggest Fear

One day, Tails decided to invite Sonic for a walk through the forest of Green Hills. After all, they hadn't spent time together for a long time, except for fighting against Dr. Eggman's robots, and the weather was surprisingly good. It was sunny and warm. But the little fox didn't just want that. He had long wanted to ask a curious question to Sonic, which bothered him. And only on a walk could he find out.

Once at the blue hedgehog's house, Tails knocked on the door. Sonic, coming out on the threshold, smiled and greeted his friend. The young fox, in response, greeted, offered to take a walk, to which the hedgehog agreed, and together they slowly set off on their way.

After a while, Tails asked Sonic:

— Sonic, do you mind if I ask you a question out of curiosity? It's just that I've been wanting to ask you about it for a long time, but I didn't dare…

— Of course you can, Tails! Don't be shy! I will try to answer it. So, what is the question?

— Well, you know… they're afraid of something, aren't they?

— Yes.

— However, despite the fact that we are afraid of many things, we also have the biggest fear, right?

— That's right. And what are you getting at?

— I just wanted to know… what is your biggest fear?

—My… biggest… fear?".

— Yes.

— Well, I can't just say that right away…

— But you said: "I'll try to answer it!"

— Well… You can try to guess, because I'm a little shy about it… Heh…" Sonic replied, sweating slightly. He really wasn't ready to answer such a question right away.

— good. You're afraid of water, aren't you? Is this your biggest fear?

— Of course, I'm afraid of water. But I wouldn't call it the strongest fear.

— Well, yes, I guess. After all, you once saved a kitten that almost drowned. Maybe lightning, then?

"You're the one who's afraid of lightning, bro. And as soon as you see the lightning, you scream like a girl," Sonic said, laughing, which made Tails blush with shame.

— Well, you don't have to talk about it further.…

— Okay, I'm sorry. But it's really funny. Ha-ha.

— Ha ha. How funny.

And then Tails had a new idea! He smiled slyly, and then asked:

— Or maybe you're afraid of her?

— Who is her?

— Oh! You know her. She's pink. The hedgehog.

— Oh, no! You don't…

Sonic did not have time to finish, when suddenly someone screamed and at the same time a familiar cry to the hedgehog:

— Soniiiiiiiic!

"Uh, I think I should go, Tails."… See you later! — as soon as he said that, he immediately sped off like a bullet.

At the same moment, Amy Rose ran out of the bushes. Noticing a cloud of dust, the pink hedgehog rushed in the direction where Sonic ran away, shouting his name.

— Well, I think now I know what Sonic is most afraid of in the world. Haha," saying this out loud, Tails laughed, and then went to his house.

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